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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Oden Institute

Study Reveals Hidden Topological Structure in Polarons

UT physicists found an unexpected layer of structure in one of solid-state physics’ most common quasiparticles.

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Accolades

Tanya Paull Selected as Fellow of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The professor of molecular biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin was one of 16 new fellows named.

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Marching Forward: How UT is Shaping the Future of Robotics

The annual Robot Parade showcases innovative research across all of Texas Robotics, including a new honors program.

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Department of Computer Science

UT Austin Becomes an AI Research Powerhouse with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

The new hardware will be a game-changer to expand cutting-edge artificial intelligence research at UT Austin.

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Accolades

Computer Scientist Kristen Grauman Wins Hill Prize in Artificial Intelligence

The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology and Lyda Hill Philanthropies support the awards.

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Accolades

Allan MacDonald Wins Frontiers of Knowledge Award

The UT Austin physicist was one of two scientists to win the international prize in the category of basic sciences.

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UT Textiles & Apparel Students Finalists in National Retail Federation Foundation 2026 University Challenge

The team of four undergraduate students took home second place after presenting their business plan to a team of retail executives.

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Features

UT Undergrad Uncovers Country-Specific Factors Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes

UT biochemistry major Milit Patel collaborated with researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on research published in a top cancer journal.

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UT Astronomer Appointed President of Organization Building World’s Most Powerful Telescope

The Giant Magellan Telescope consortium now includes two UT astronomers in key leadership positions.

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Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Texas Science & Natural History Museum to Debut New Paleontology Exhibit

The museum based in the College of Natural Sciences will unveil its new paleontology exhibit, Epic Encounters, in February 2026.

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